Speaking at the annual Asia Society conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore’s National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan announced a biennial award that seeks to recognise individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the creation of vibrant, liveable and sustainable cities.
Called the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize, it will award “world class cities” that have innovative planning projects, policies and solutions that show foresight and good governance.
‘Through this prize, we hope to facilitate the sharing of best practices in urban solutions and spur further innovation in the area of sustainable urban development and city excellence,’ said Mr Mah.
Nominations will commence in June when the Prize is formally launched at the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Awards Ceremony.
